Problems with installation

[bmw2182]

I'm installing ZenCart on Ipower (linux server). I installed the files on my pc and ftp'd them to store in the httpdocs folder. I did create my database with MySQL. I renamed the dist_configure.php files in both locations to configure.php. I changed the permissions on all the folders like it said. When I point my browser to the zc_install, I don't get an error message, however, it's trying to download a file from my website to my pc. What am I doing wrong?

This is the first time I'm trying to install ZenCart, so I'm sure it's something simple, but I'm ready to tear my hair out. I would expect it would come up to an installation screen.

Any help would be appreciated.